⭐ LYON COUNTY, NEVADA

Historic Nevada • Fastest-Growing Rural Region • Ranching, Industry & New Opportunity

Not left. Not right. Not labels.
Just Nevadans, united through morals, ownership, responsibility, and community.

    • Population: ~63,000

    • Growth Rate (10-Year): One of the fastest in Nevada

    • Land Area: 2,002 sq. miles

    • County Seat: Yerington

    • Founded: 1861 (one of Nevada’s original nine counties)

    • Major Communities: Fernley, Dayton, Yerington, Silver Springs, Stagecoach, Smith Valley

    • School District: Lyon County School District

    • Key Geography: Carson River, Mason Valley, Sierra foothills, historic Dayton

  • Local Government Structure

    • Board of County Commissioners (5 commissioners)

    • Lyon County School Board

    • City of Fernley (incorporated) with its own mayor & council

    • Planning Commission

    • County Clerk, Recorder, Treasurer, Sheriff, DA, Courts

    Lyon’s unique mix of incorporated and unincorporated regions makes it one of Nevada’s most civically dynamic counties.

  • Lyon County is one of Nevada’s original counties, established in 1861, and home to some of the oldest settlements in the state:

    • Dayton: first settlement in Nevada

    • Yerington: agricultural center of Mason Valley

    • Virginia & Truckee Railroad corridors

    • Mining history tied to the Comstock

    Lyon County blends:

    • Historic Nevada culture

    • Ranching and farming communities

    • Mining past and present

    • Rapid suburban growth from Fernley and Dayton

    It is truly where old Nevada and new Nevada meet.

  • A uniquely balanced and fast-changing economy:

    • Agriculture & ranching (Mason & Smith Valleys)

    • Mining (copper, gold, silver, lithium)

    • Logistics & manufacturing (Fernley corridor)

    • Construction & development

    • Tourism (historic sites, outdoor recreation)

    • Small business

    • Retail and services

    • Renewable energy projects

    Fernley–Reno corridor development has reshaped the economy substantially.

  • Lyon County residents consistently care about:

    • Water rights & agriculture impacts

    • Rapid growth & infrastructure strain

    • School district capacity and resource allocation

    • Housing affordability

    • Traffic and transportation improvements

    • Mining impacts (Yerington & Silver Springs corridors)

    • Rural identity vs. suburban expansion

    • Emergency services coverage in rural areas

    • Preservation of agricultural lands

    • County budget transparency

    Inevada’s clarity-first, spin-free model fits perfectly here.

  • Your INevada County Lead:
    [TBD]
    “Growth with integrity. Rural values. Community unity.”

    Your county leader will:

    • Track Commission and Fernley city decisions

    • Monitor Lyon County School Board actions

    • Provide water-rights and land-use updates

    • Summarize development proposals

    • Watch mining-related public meetings

    • Coordinate with agricultural families

    • Deliver transparent P.E.P. breakdowns

    • Serve as Lyon’s civic bridge to statewide issues.